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HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Earlier, I asked the Minister to tell Members of the House who were playing the politics of communalism to stop playing with fire. He not only…29 Apr 2025HANSARDDomestic Energy Bills: TransparencyI think we are getting closer to the Government admitting their secret plan. As soon as the local elections are done, Labour is going to sell out to Europe, and the result will be…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I will happily give way to the hon. Member. Perhaps he can name one club of the 60 who are no longer live, and no longer participating in competitive sport.28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I declare my interest as an Aston Villa season ticket holder and therefore speak as somebody experienced in the highs and lows of football. I refer not to the FA cup semi-final on…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]Of course, I agree that Bury was a very sad incident. The right hon. Lady mentioned 60 clubs, I think, that had gone into administration. My point is that I am not aware that any…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]What the hon. Gentleman just said about Bury football club is rather insulting to the fans who have kept it going. Of course it is a football club. Supporter activism is not the…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Chancellor talked earlier about the Government’s response to the new US trade policy, but what are the Government doing about China’s abuse of the world trade system? In…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Tackling Child Sexual AbuseI share the anger and frustration expressed by my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) about the lack of progress on inquiring into the rape gangs, and I…08 Apr 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksYou are.07 Apr 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksI wish the Minister would stop saying that some of these issues are complicated, and therefore that we should not debate them. We are sent here to debate complicated issues, and…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateIt is not just the absurdity of fining firms for making the wrong cars, and insisting that is good for growth; it is that the national grid and local distribution networks do not…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn the same day as the closure of the sustainable farming incentive, without the notice that the Government had promised, Ministers announced the end of the fruit and vegetables…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGambling HarmsDoes the Secretary of State agree that there is a world of difference between betting on sport, which employs many thousands and brings joy to millions, and gaming, which is all…03 Apr 2025HANSARDDraft Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your charismatic and generous chairship this evening, Dr Huq, and to respond to these regulations on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition. We agree…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I asked the Security Minister why the Government were spending so much time with, and lending legitimacy to, organisations and people…31 Mar 2025HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceThe Minister for Local Government and English Devolution recently spoke at an iftar hosted by the European Islamic Centre, which is connected to Jamaat-e-Islami and Abul A’la…31 Mar 2025HANSARDSpring StatementThe Chancellor’s trouble is that although her manifesto promised to limit spending increases to £9.5 billion a year, her Budget increased spending by £76 billion a year—eight…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence of Undersea InfrastructureIn January, I asked the Defence Secretary which single Minister is responsible for the security of offshore infrastructure. We know that Russia and China target interconnectors…24 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence of Undersea Infrastructure4. What steps he is taking to strengthen the UK’s defences against threats to undersea infrastructure.24 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsToday, the House of Lords considers the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, which diverge from the proposals of the inquiry report and the Government response.…19 Mar 2025